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Ag retailer says input delivery might be around the corner

An ag retailer says shipments of some inputs might be back on schedule.

Ward Bloodworth with Helena tells Brownfield fertilizer delivery is about two weeks behind because of shorter transportation routes. “I think these trucks are local, but we do have some benefits of how we can haul within in radiuses due to ag.  I think our local retail and our distributor will be able to manage those trucks versus having these long haul-type trucks.”

But, he says, there is still the potential for more disruptions in the supply chain. “What we need is a few weather events to hold us out of the field to catch up on supplies,” he says. “If several markets hit at the same time, all bets are off, but I think we can move south to north I think we can make it.”

Bloodworth says the availability of truck drivers is tight right now and potential issues with Canada could complicate the situation.

Brownfield interviewed Bloodworth at the 2022 Commodity Classic in New Orleans.

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